SECTION 10 1405
signage
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LANL MASTER SPECIFICATION
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Specification developed for ML-3 projects. For ML-1 / ML-2, additional requirements and QA reviews are required.
This specification is required for new installations.
Designer: Coordinate this spec with Architectural Standard Detail ST-G2040-4 (use needed sheets)
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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Exterior signs of the following types.
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1. Facilities
2. Technical Area
3. Operations and Divisions
4. Freestanding Building Identification
5. On Building Identification – Lettering
6. On Building Identification – Plaques
7. Regulatory – Safety and Security
8. Regulatory – Trail and Transit
9. Interpretive and Route Markers
1.2 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 3300.
1. Product Data: Submit product data for specified products. Include material details for each sign specified.
2. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, and product components, including dimensions, anchorage, and accessories.
3. Samples: Submit color samples for verification purposes.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Supplier: Obtain all products from a single supplier.
B. Regulatory Requirements: Products shall meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
C. Installer: Installation shall be performed by installer specialized and experienced in work similar to that required for this project.
D. Closeout Submittals: Submit operation and maintenance data for installed products, including precautions against harmful cleaning materials and methods and warranty documents.
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Comply with ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid construction delays.
B. Deliver products in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
C. Store products protected from weather, temperature, and other harmful conditions as recommended by supplier.
D. Handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.5 WARRANTY
A. Product Warranty: Provide standard manufacturer’s material and workmanship warranty and installation workmanship warranty of minimum 1 year.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 SIGNAGE SYSTEMS AND CUSTOM LETTERING /PLAQUES
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. ASI Sign Systems, No Substitutions http://www.asimodulex.com
B. Acceptable Product:
1. ASI Compass Series Exterior Panel Sign System
C. Graphic Process:
1. Letter style: Frutiger 75 Black [and] Frutiger 95 Ultra Black
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2. Graphic technique: Vinyl Die Cut and paint
3. Text or graphic colors:
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a. White Premium 3M vinyl - Reflective
b. Black Premium 3M vinyl - Reflective
c. Blue Premium 3M vinyl to match Pantone Matching System (PMS) #3025U
d. Scotchcal Bright Yellow 3622 vinyl
e. Logo: painted to match PMS 8240 Metallic
2.2 SIGN MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
A. Materials and Components:
1. Aluminum Panels: Meeting ASTM B209, alloy EN 5052 H12, minimum 0.125” thick.
2. Aluminum Extrusions: Meeting ASTM B221, alloy 6063-T5.
3. Accessories: Provide end caps, couplings, coupling fittings, mounting fittings, interchangeable fittings, and other hardware and accessories for a complete installation.
4. F.C.O. Aluminum Letters: Meeting ASTM B209, alloy EN 5052 H12, minimum 0.5” thick.
B. Finish: Standard two-phase, high temperature cured polyester color coating as follows:
1. Primer: 2 mil thick layer for optimum surface coat adhesion and weatherability.
2. Top Coat: two components, water-based, non-toxic, zero emissions, high temperature cured polyester coating, 2-3 mil thickness.
3. Colors:
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a. Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane (MAP) Satin Gloss to match PMS #3025U Blue.
b. MAP Satin Gloss 30136 Brushed Aluminum.
c. MAP Satin Gloss 30132 Black.
d. MAP Satin Gloss 23966 Red.
e. MAP Satin Gloss 10210 Yellow.
2.3 FABRICATION – GENERAL
A. General: Comply with requirements indicated on the drawings for materials, thickness, finish, colors, designs, shapes, sizes, and details of construction.
B. Design, fabricate, and install sign assemblies to prevent buckling, opening of joints, and over-stressing of welds and fasteners.
C. Mill joints to a tight, hairline fit. Form joints exposed to the weather to exclude water penetration.
D. Pre-assemble signs in the shop to the greatest extent possible to minimize field assembly. Disassemble signs only as necessary for shipping and installation.
E. Conceal fasteners if possible; otherwise, locate fasteners to appear inconspicuous.
F. Coordinate dimensions and attachment methods to produce message panels closely fitting joints. Align edges and surfaces with one another in the relationship indicated.
G. Increase material thickness or reinforce with concealed stiffeners or backing materials as required to produce surfaces without distortion, buckles, warp, or other surface deformations.
PART 3 Execution
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify conditions for type of installation methodology, and proper engineering.
B. Coordinate and schedule installation with other site work activities.
C. Verify that substrate and conditions are ready for product installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install product in accordance with fabricator’s instructions, engineering specifications, and drawings.
B. Install product in locations indicated on the drawings using mounting methods recommended by sign manufacturer, free from distortion, warp, or defect adversely affecting appearance, functionality or warranty.
C. Install product level, plumb, and at height indicated.
D. Install product at heights and distances from road edge or intersection per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applicable local amendments and regulations.
E. Install signs in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.3 CLEANING, PROTECTION, AND REPAIR
A. Repair scratches and other damage, which might have occurred during installation. Replace components where repairs were made but are still visible to the unaided eye from a distance of 10 feet.
B. Remove temporary coverings and protection to adjacent work areas. Clean installed products in accordance with Contract provisions.
3.4 SIGN SCHEDULE
A. Schedule: Refer to the Contract Drawings for locations, copy and sizes.
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This project specification is based on LANL Master Specification 10 1405 Rev. 0, dated January 6, 2006.
LANL Project I.D. [ ] Signage
Rev. 0, January 6, 2006 10 1405-6